Recommendations for HTML book for a newbie

[amsummoner]

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone could point out to me, a useful book to use about learning HTML. Specifically, the text should cover such topics as designing for different screen resolutions, and formatting objects (placement on the page). Basically, I need a text to teach me about the design of a page/site.

Many thanks,

Allix

 

[SPYDERIX]

Get a book from QUE software. It comes with a CD, with examples and is about 1500 pages. They usually cost around $80-$100. But they're are so good. The one I have for HTML4, included Javascript and XML.

Hope this helps! NATE

http://www.spyderix-designz.com

 

[amsummoner]

Thanks for your response and help! I have also heard about a book from the Visual Quickstart Series named HTML 4, do you know if it is any good?

Thanks again for your help.

Allix.

 

[pindky]

I use the Visual Quick Start Books. They are very good references, but a dry read.

HTML: A Beginners Guide by Wendy Williard is easier to read, but very HTML 101-ish.

Creative HTML Design 2 by Lynda Weinman is a more interesting, practical and problem-solving read and might be a good companion to the Visual Quick Start book (the "Bunny" book)

 

[cian]

The OReilly books were recommended to me, esp HTML&XHTML book.

Before you pay for anything you should visit your local library and see what they have there. There are literlayy hundreds of free tutorials on the web, you should also download lots of these.

I also like using books but I think it's a waste buying a book on HTML, all the information you need is freely available on the net, you just have to take the time to find it.



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http://www.endamcg.com/finland-gaa

 

[Bastien]

Sams Teach yourself HTML in 24 Hours is good for all the basics...

hth
Bastien

There are many ways to skin this cat,
but it still tastes like chicken

 

[theocraticmind]

http://www.w3schools.com/

better then any book. cheaper then any book.

 

[naiku]

I agree with the previously posted w3schools link, that is an excellent site and I have used it myself on more than one occasion.

Naiku

 

[geokor]

I own (& use) most of the books already mentioned. Personally, I have a plan. I always start with a SAMS Teach Yourself book. If possible, get it from your local public or school library to see if it works for you. (Good advice on any book- I am a cheapskate.) SAMS usually presents a good solid overview and starts with the premise that you know little about the subject.

Dummies books are, for me, usually too simple. I can work through one of them in an hour or two and it's like trying to eat only only potato chip. I tend to avoid these.

O'Reilly books are my favorites. They are usually solid and very thorough and on the whole easy to follow but sometimes I find I need at least some background before wading in. That's why I start with SAMS and go on to O'Reilly.

Sams UNLEASHED books are also OK but some titles are rather weak for the money. QUE books are my dependable reference books. They often have the answer I find them a tough place to start if I have little or no background in the language or subject.

Hope my humble opinions help.

George K

PS. I recently came across a series called Visual Read Less, Learn More (not related to VB) and was very impressed. I bought one title and in one day was up and writing code in a new scripting language. (I do have a fair amount of background in web design and one scripting language is pretty much like another but I really liked the clean format.)

 

[amsummoner]

Hi there,

Thanks to everyone who helped me with the query - i'm still very much a newbie to design, and found that to really get anywhere, one needs a good understanding of HTML somewhere along the line.

I did have a look through the majority of books mentioned in a bookshop, but found that most didn't look at page design, so much as coding (for example, like dealing with screen resolution, mentioned above). However, I do think that all the books mentioned, would probably deal with my requirements, better than any of the other million books available on the subject. Does anyone know where such aesthetics of page design are mentioned in a book?

However, the books did help me with most of the other questions I had - in addition to the web reference, which helped as well.

Thanks again to everyone,

Allix

 

[Extras]

Hello Allix

I did a quick glance and did not find the mention of this reference:

http://www.webmonkey.com

check out their tutorials - they are excellent. They also handle (potentially confusing) issues such as resolution.

A good book for a really friendly entry into HTML code is HTML GOODIES. You can learn more about this book from the following web site:

http://www.htmlgoodies.com/

Designing for different resolutions/operating systems can get complicated really quickly. My suggestion would be delve into aspects of learning basic code first and then start on stuff like different versions of the same site.

HTH...

12thMan

 

[Guest_imported]

"HTML for dummies" "Javascript for Dummies".. etc.

But for me, the best way to learn these codes is to look at the webpages source codes and learning from there. I've learned a lot after stealing and combining codes to make my own personal website. Study the source code and experiment on your own to see what this does or does that.